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Implant magnet insertion and removal tools

US8758394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH · AT

Inventors

Martin Zimmerling · Patsch, AT
Bernhard Jamnig · Innsbruck, AT
Edith Sebesta · Seefeld, AT
Franz Berger · Sonthofen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 9, 2008
Grant date	Jun 24, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/375
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnet positioning tool is described for use with an implantable device. The device has a pair of opposing positioning surfaces, at least one of which has a magnet cradle for mechanically engaging an implant magnet associated with a magnet position in the implantable device. The tool also includes a position engagement surface for engaging the implantable device when the magnet cradle is adjacent to the magnet position.

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